Tracy K PRESS QUOTES

"Tracy K is what music festivals are all about " - Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal

“Fans have been asking for the return of Tracy K since she levelled the joint during her 2003 appearance at the festival. Her blues harmonica style and Joplin-esque vocals make her appearance a must see.“ - Gerry Krochak, The Leader-Post, 2007

"Because Tracy K’s vocals are so strong fans often overlook her harmonica-playing ability. It’s no wonder that she was chosen for the Toronto Blues Society’s Harp Worksho". - John Hollinger, Manitoba Blues Society

“Opening for James Cotton was Tracy K whose performance confirmed why they were the most popular act at the first bluesfest ” - Ken Wright, Thunder Bay Blues Society

“ Tracy K was outstanding!....she injected a high level of energy with grit, an integral part of her show”
- B.Bedesky on the TBS/CBC Womens Blues Revue for canadianblues.ca

“Tracy K wowed the crowd with her passion........she had everyone cheering and calling for more.....definitely an act to catch “ - Rich Benson, Minneapolis Women’s Blues Fest

“a very hot edged vocal performance of her own and cover songs...a sizzling vocal powerhouse, with style and an obvious ability to move an audience. Tracy K with her blues harp rocked the Rainbow”
- Jim Roy, Ottawa’s blues, jazz & swing guide

"...a magnificent voice, raw power and passion tempered by a tender fragility...she's mesmerizing...approaching the sublime." - John Taylor, Blues On Stage, Minneapolis

”A stellar performance by Tracy K demonstrated that the century old vocal tradition of the blues is thriving.”- Thunder Bay Blues Fest

"...if you didn't see her on stage you would swear it was James Cotton and Janis Joplin. Tracy's vocals and harp put Blues fans in a trance evidenced by the crowds' intense applause and dancing till the next a.m.” - Bob Peech, Brandon Blues Society

“Tracy K first got my attention last year with her Janis Joplin voice. This year she’s grown in power as a performing artist. The voice, the harp, the guitar, the writing - this girl is in her prime...she was glowing!” - Rebecca West, MN Blues on Stage

“...an impressive harmonica player, with a voice that commands your attention. Add her songwriting, her versatility, and her on-stage charisma and you've got someone special.”
- www.canadianblues.ca

“Tracy K and Rita Chiarelli are wonderfully powerful musicians. I hope someone books them into the Twin Cities. Their performances were all-out and soulful.“- Rebecca West, MNBlues on Stage

“Most noteworthy by far was blues harp wonder Tracy K’s soulful, raw harp deliveries.....a seasoned harp technique that effortlessly wowed and impressed the audience....a gut-wrenching harp solo....sheer harp joy... ” - J.Curtis TBS/CBC Women’s Blues Revue

“She does it all and does it well...an excellent show!” - John Hoavenaars, CHRW London, Ont.

"The Flashbacks were one groovin' band, especially that chick who did all the Janis Joplin tunes.”
- Winnipeg Free Press

"SHE IS AN ENTERTAINMENT" - Randal Mcilroy, from interview in Style Manitoba

" ... as far as vocal stylists go,Tracy K may be one of the best and most exciting of the lot ”
- J. Monk, The Scene